Know all about Diamictite and Argillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diamictite and Argillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diamictite is Clastic whereas that of Argillite is Clastic, Polished. Diamictite appears Banded and Argillite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Argillite is waxy and dull. Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors whereas Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime and that of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends.